Dining: When reserving theater tickets was warned to get an early seating if dining at the inn before the play: 5:00 or 5:15, latest. At 5:15 on a Friday night in June the dining rooms were empty, and only at the very end of dinner did another half dozen people arrive. The peanut soup is very thick and creamy and... more

Last of 9 inns on our 3rd USA holiday from the UK - we were looking forward to staying here on our last night in the US - but overall it was rather dissappointing. First impression very good, we arrived early afternoon and the hotel was buzzing, attractive layout, lots of antique furniture etc. We had booked a 'state room'... more

The Wayside used to have a fairly extensive sort of old fashioned menu. Things like meatload and mashed potatoes, open faced hot turkey sandwiches, etc. This trip is seems that the restaurant now has a very limited menu and nothing really noteworthy. After many trips here over the years, the new menu is enough to make me not go there... more

The Wayside Inn has some good points, particularly if you are interested in history. The Civil War battle of Cedar Creek spilled over into the street outside, and the hotel can be clearly seen in contemporary prints of the battle. Our room was also very atmospheric, having been the choice of a number of generals from both sides. The food... more

My Mother and I happened upon the Wayside Inn while traveling. We liked the history and quaintness of it. The food was excellent, as was the service. We loved the antiques and the way they were placed. The history of the place is quite intriguing. In the land rich of history, it is so fitting to have such a gem... more

My husband and I stayed overnight at the Wayside Inn in Middletown, Va., nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The Wayside, which is the oldest continuously operating inn in America today, has 24 guest rooms and two suites. We stayed in room 14, which faces the front of the hotel which has a nice bedroom with comfortable four-poster bed, separate... more